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Newsletter – 2016 “The Aiguillette” The Society of White House Military Aides Summer 2016 June 3, 2016 Chairman’s Report – Summer of 2016 Dear Society Members, Let me list the accomplishments of our Advisors this last year as a measure of the success and direction of your Society: 1. Christmas Event - held in the elegant Decatur House compliments of the White House Historical Association, speaker was AMB Abelardo L. Valdez (Carter), Chief of Protocol for President Carter, sold out in 24 hours (some thought too fast) - Committee lead by Advisors Bill Sinnott (Carter / Reagan) and Veronica Richardson (Clinton). 2. 6th Annual Sr. Aide's Luncheon - hosted a roundtable at the Army Navy Club Farragut with the Honorable Ann Stock (Clinton Social Secretary), MAJGEN (Ret) Marcelite Harris (Carter), RADM Melissa Bert (Clinton) and COL (Ret) Carol Hattrup (Clinton) - This was a remarkable event, listening to women who "Leaned In" before the term was invented. Advisors Dave Pitcher (Nixon) and Rusty Johnson (Carter) organized this with a full house attending. They were assisted by Moderator Veronica Richardson and Advisor Kelly Brown (Clinton). Many Obama social aides attended. L-R: Marine Aide Glenn Gearhard, Air Force Aide Dale Jones, Coast Guard Aide Philip Matyas “Once and Future King?” 1 3. Lifetime Members, Facebook, and LinkedIn - Nineteen (19) members became Lifetime members this year, breaking the previous record last year of 17, and before that 15. Many were Obama aides so the younger circles are embracing the Society which bodes well for our future. Advisor Riordan led this effort. There are 126 members on Facebook and 50 on LinkedIn. 4. Interviews for the White House Historical Association (WHHA) Nine (9) of our members were interviewed by the WHHA and these were added to the permanent section of the WHHA website concerning Social Secretaries on May 2nd 2016. The initial interviews were 15 minutes each, the extended, which are being released soon will be 45 minutes. This is a legacy event for our Society and a fascinating thing to watch which will make you proud. It can be located under the search words "Military Social". Honorary Advisor Valdez (Johnson) led this effort. Six of their pictures follow. 5. Our Backbone - I would also like to recognize for their time and dedication Advisor COL (Ret) Roger McNamara (Johnson) for the many legal and organizational matters he addressed expertly for the Society; CAPT (Ret) Sid Rodgers (Reagan) who serves as Executive Secretary for the many actions he coordinated for the Advisor group; and COL (Ret) Gary Smith who serves as Treasurer and oversees our expenses which are reported annually. I could add more accomplishments, but the bottom line is that our new structure and Advisor group has performed very well, working together like they were at a White House State Dinner. They will ensure that our mission, and sterling reputation with many groups and people, remains intact and moves forward. Great job all! The Society of White House Military Aides “AN ASSOCIATION OF WHITE HOUSE MILITARY AIDES WHO HAVE SERVED OUR NATION'S PRESIDENTS” Kenn Riordan, Jr., USA (Ret) Founder and Chairman (505) 450 4293 2 WHHA Interviews are Live The interviews with nine (9) of our members are now live at the White House Historical Association website and can be found at: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/military-social-aides , or you can enter "Military Social" at "Explore" when you access the website. It is the short version of 15 minutes which is well worth your time, with the extended interviews of 45+ minutes with each of the nine also available soon at the WHHA site. When you watch these, and it is quite an interesting thing to listen to, leading with AMB Abelardo Valdez, Johnson Aide and Chief of Protocol for President Carter, you feel very proud that you had this unique opportunity to serve a President and First Lady. Here are six of the nine. Brian Smith (Johnson), Bill Sinnott (Carter/Reagan), and Kelly Brown (Clinton, Bush ’43) were also interviewed. Mr. David Pitcher AMB Abelardo Valdez COL (Ret) Roger McNamara (Nixon) (Johnson/Carter) (Johnson) Kenn Riordan, Jr. COL (Ret) Veronica Richardson Mr. Andy Lawrence (Reagan) (Clinton) (Johnson/Nixon) These pictures were taken by Matthew D’Agostino of the WHHA who we thank sincerely for sponsoring this perfectly. 3 Why are Military Members Aides to Heads of State By AMB Abelardo L. Valdez (Johnson) The President has military aides advising and assisting him with a variety of matters relating to his responsibilities as commander-in chief of the armed forces, including transportation and communications, liaison with the Pentagon, etc. It is self-evident that military aides are best trained and equipped to handle those matters. On matters of policy, he relies on his Secretary of Defense, National Security Advisor; etc., all of whom are civilians and have the primary responsibility to advise on policy matters. Naturally he also relies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who are all senior military officers. However, civilian authority prevails both at the White House and Pentagon. As to the military social aides, it was deemed early on that they were more appropriate to assist him at State events and other significant social events than the White House Police, whose responsibility is to provide security. As I mentioned, the President's Social Secretary and small staff were inadequate to deal with the large number of guests and increasing number of ceremonies and social events. These reasons and the dignified presence of the military social aides explain why they assist the President on these special occasions. __________________________________________________________________________________________ SOCIETY OF WHITE HOUSE MILITARY AIDE (SWHMA) CORE ETHICAL VALUES 2016 Thanks to COL (Ret.) Roger McNamara Trustee Emeritus and Current Advisor 1. Members make an ethical difference and always strive to do the right thing. If unsure or in doubt, seek information from others. A list of SWHMA members and their contact information is at the website: http://swhma.org. 2. Members will go above mere compliance with laws, rules and regulations and take the high road. Members avoid even the appearance of impropriety. 3. Members are held to the highest standards of ethical conduct to include: • Respect for others. Stand in their shoes to get their perspectives. • Do unto others as we would have them do unto us. • Integrity – having the fortitude to do what is right even when no one is watching. • We do not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those that do. RELATED COMMENTS 1. The SWHMA is a social organization. It is not a professional, business or political organization. 2. As with anything, improvement can always be made. Members can contact another member of our group to discuss any changes to these Ethical Values. Do not be timid – speak up. Our society welcomes your views and recommendations for improvement. 3. If you believe any violation of the Core Ethical Values has occurred, discuss it with the involved individual or a member of our group. 4. Violations of Core Ethical Values by members shall be referred to the Board of Advisors for review, discussion and action as appropriate up to revocation of membership if warranted and supported by facts. 4 Advisor Meeting - December 20, 2015 Army Navy Club at Farragut Square Chairman Kenn Riordan listens to Kennedy Aide Don Kentopp L‐R: Committee Members Avis McAlister, Al Chong, Carol Hattrup, and Kenn Riordan Kenn and Mrs. Elaine Freeman, President of Advisor Art Gorman briefs all the Armed Forces Hostess Assn. L‐R: Richardson, Pitcher, McNamara, Cross, Valdez, Brown, Sinnott, Riordan, Rodgers, Kentopp 5 White House Christmas Tour – Dec. 21, 2016 The Decatur House Perhaps the best we have had, certainly one of the best: Decatur House venue - elegant, speakers Mr. McLaurin and AMB Valdez - spot on, interviews - very pleasant surprise, White House - beautiful! A big hand of applause from all of us to Committee Chairman Sinnott and Co-Chair Richardson, plus 5 committee members for just a very well executed event which is complex and precise. Bill and Veronica will address how to include more members, and a photographer for next year's event. Please see the attached pictures and also ones for our 2nd Annual Advisor Meeting at the Army Navy Club at Farragut Square, the day prior to the tour. It was very classy and enjoyable. Also shown for the first time were interviews of nine members by the White House Historical Association, recording our White House experiences. Here is what one former Marine, not given to faint praise, said: "It will be hard to improve on last Monday's event, and pre-event venue and activity. You make me proud and I know your family is of you …." L-R: Donald Woolfolk (Aide), Haley Rodriguez, Wendy Bergs- Woolfolk, and Jackson Woolfolk 6 Reagan Aides Art Gorman, Kenn Riordan and Mark Frankford (Aide) with Janice and Anna Frankford RADM Dave Baucom Veronica Richardson and guests James Bullock and Bill Sinnott (Aide) Avis McAllister and Carol Hergenroeder White house entrance hallway was just beautiful! 7 AMB Valdez (Johnson) awarded as Guest Speaker Reagan Aides Don Woolfolk and Kenn Riordan posing before "The Man" in the White House Woody Lee (Aide) & Frank Wildes Justin Barnes and guest Gingerbread House 8 Bruce Roehm (Aide) far right with Jeffrey Chaperon, Eugene Mazur Jr. (Aide) and family, Sara, Ives and Emma Jonathan Richards Joseph Guzowski (Aide), Roberta Cain, Holly Guzowski Nereyda Sevilla (Aide) and Brian Dusch Don Woolfolk – presented with CAPT Larzelere’s Jeffrey Greene (Aide) Joan Greene, Gerald and Conner Alexander book as member traveling the furthest 9 White House Historical Association President McLaurin is Avis McAllister (Aide) and son Lonnie made Honorary Member Family of Cherry and Peter Baumbusch Collin Smith (Aide), Soizik Smith, Caroline Howard Brian Smith (Johnson) is Sr.
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